Bristol-based engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy Hydrock has racked up its fifth acquisition in less than a year-and-a-half with the takeover of a nuclear safety assessment business. 3T Safety Consultants, which was founded in 2008 and is based in the heart of the North West’s nuclear sector community...
Work has started on the largest capital project for more than two decades at Bristol Airport – a £60m public transport interchange hub and multi-storey car park. The project forms part of the airport’s overall multi-million pound development plan to increase its capacity from 10m to 12m passengers a...
The West of England’s political leaders should continue with their plans for an “ambitious and green” mass transit system to help the region fulfil its economic potential, according to its largest business group. Business West, which runs the region’s chambers of commerce, said an efficient transport system was essential...
Bristol hotel bosses have warned that the survival of popular summer events in the city such the International Balloon Fiesta and Harbour Festival is vital for the success of its hospitality sector. An uptick in summer bookings this year has given Bristol’s hotels a timely boost, with the Bristol...
South West property consultancy Alder King has made two senior promotions and two new appointments in its Bristol office. Tom Dugay, one of the city’s leading office agents, is now a partner in Alder King’s agency team. while James Mackay has been promoted to the newly created role of head...
Bristol-based construction, development and maintenance firm Lancer Scott has completed a major restructuring to support its rapid growth. The firm, which was launched in 1998, is now made up of three individual limited companies under parent group Lancer Scott Holdings. Lancer Scott Construction is based in Bristol and Taunton,...
Property investment firm Mission Street has appointed Nick Sturge to advise on its plans to open the South West’s largest commercial innovation hub in Bristol. Nick, a pivotal figure in Bristol’s tech sector for more than two decades, has joined the firm’s advisory board as it looks to redevelop...
Can solar give you energy security? If so, how much does it cost, how can you finance it and what return on investment might you expect? These and other questions are on the agenda at a free webinar on Tuesday 3 October when Bristol-based Solarsense will bring together industry...
National law firm Clarke Willmott has taken on two new partners in its Bristol office to bolster its fast-growing housebuilder and financial litigation teams. Alistair Wallworth is a commercial property partner with a focus on residential development and strategic land while experienced litigator Darren Kidd specialises in high-value and...
Global real estate advisor CBRE has made a raft of promotions in its Bristol office, including senior roles in its lease consultancy, building consultancy and valuation & advisory teams. Charlotte Acreman, pictured, leads on project management for the South West and has become a senior director, along with Simon...
Another Bristol office scheme is nearing full occupancy as the city centre market continues to strengthen, triggering its developer to unveil plans for a new building on a neighbouring site. Royal London said the next phase of its Distillery scheme on Avon Street would bring an additional 130,000-plus sq...
SETsquared Bristol, the University of Bristol’s acclaimed tech incubator, has further strengthened its adviser team with the appointment of four experts. They join an existing community of 15 advisers in residence, who are a key aspect of the incubator’s programme, providing pro-bono advice to its 80 member companies. Advisers offer weekly...
A major new event series for employers on how to improve recruitment and retention across gender-equal talent pools is being launched next week. Staged by Bristol Women in Business Charter (BWIBC) on Wednesday, 20 September, the inaugural event will feature two panels – one made up of employment experts and another hearing from people with lived experience. ‘Recruiting for...
